Rivera’s four-seam fastball averages 92.4 mph while his cutter comes in at 91.5 mph. The Cutter As with most pitches, the precise origin of the cutter is somewhat murky.

Mariano Rivera: Birth of the cutter was 'gift from God' (Part 4 of 5) In order to be the greatest closer ever, Mariano Rivera needed an out pitch.

COMPLETE MARIANO 602 COVERAGE. Call it the evolution of the cutter. Rivera not only made the pitch famous, he made it the pitch of the new century.

Mariano Rivera can’t explain how to throw cutter, ... Mariano Rivera. Mariano Rivera is the greatest closer in baseball history and has shown no signs of slowing down at age 42.

Mariano Rivera didn’t just become the first player unanimously elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he may be the first to play a significant role in each of his fellow inductees’ careers ...

Mariano Rivera and his cutter are nearing the end of their farewell tour. Expect many words to be written about that in the coming weeks, but don't get too hung up on those.

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera waves to fans after the team beat the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, in Seattle. The Yankees won 3-2. Rivera earned his 600th save, ...

Mariano Rivera insists everything is fine, only now it all looks a little broken, or at least frayed. His velocity hasn't changed much, but he is struggling with location and doesn't seem to be ...

Mariano Rivera: No, it was no accident. No one taught it to me, but God gave it to me. I was throwing a four-seam fastball, just like I'd done all my life since I was 6 years old.

When Mariano Rivera retires after the 2013 MLB season, his cutter will also leave the sport forever. All active players who have been victimized by it will rejoice, knowing that they've outlasted ...